Tags: Climate Change, Environment
By Anna Valmero
NASUGBU, BATANGAS— A residential development has organized its fourth annual coastal clean-up to unite the community in maintaining the cleanliness of the coast and prevent human garbage from clogging the newly rehabilitated reef along Hamilo Coast.
Since the coastal regeneration program started in 2008, therehas been considerable improvement in Hamilo’s marine life, said Rona Torres-Tan, senior vice-president and project head of Costa Del Hamilo Inc.
“The coastal clean-up proves our commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development. Preserving the coast’s natural beauty is foremost among our priorities,” said Tan.
Through joint community effort and partnerships with the private sector, government and nonprofit World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, the coastal cleanup complements efforts to preserve the beauty of the area’s pristine coves, marine life and watershed.
The ongoing effort has produced an increase in the number of soft corals and variety of fish in the area including jacks, snappers and groupers. Since the development of Hamilo Coast, the WWF has campaigned to prevent overfishing in the area to allow the seas to rejuvenate its marine life.
They also enlisted the help of former boseros - or those who aid dynamite fishermen -n to plant corals in the area and allow for more fish nurseries and breeding sites.
“We are especially happy to see that puffer fish have once again made their homes in our waters and sea turtles have also come to lay their eggs along our coastline, which is a good indication of the health and cleanliness of Hamilo’s marine environment,” said Tan.
Encompassing 37.5 hectares of land, thirteen coves, and kilometers of the finest coastlines in Nasugbu, Hamilo Coast is envisioned to provide an example of green real estate development.
The development is part of the Verde Island Passage of the Coral Triangle, also known as “the center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world.”
Other projects to keep Hamilo Coast’s sustainability include coastal resource management, solid waste management and adoption of renewable energy.
“The preservation of Hamilo Coast is an integral part of our company’s investment in the future so Filipinos can continue to enjoy the beauty of Hamilo for generations to come,” added Tan.
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